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From CAT & the City of Bethlehem
Bike Broad
Join the Lehigh Valley’s first car-free community event!
Bike Broad is a family-friendly, car-free morning where people of all ages and abilities can walk, bike, or roll along Broad Street from the Rose Garden to Downtown Bethlehem before returning for a community festival featuring food, music, vendors, and family-friendly fun!
Join this Car-Free Walk, Bike & Roll Across Bethlehem
It's For Everyone
Whether you walk, bike, roll, use a stroller, wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility device, this event is designed for people of all ages and abilities.
Car-Free Streets
Experience the freedom of Broad Street completely closed to vehicle traffic—a rare opportunity to enjoy the city in a whole new way.
Community Festival
Celebrate with music, delicious food, local vendors (including the Farmers’ Market!), and community organizations at the post-event festival.
Our Route
Broad Street will be closed to vehicular traffic so everyone can come out and ride and feel safe.
Start
Bethlehem
Rose Garden
Walk/Bike/Roll
Halfway
CAT Bicycle Cooperative
Finish
Bethlehem
Rose Garden
Festival
Bethlehem
Rose Garden
Why Car-Free?
Bike Broad brings our community together while encouraging active transportation, supporting local businesses, and promoting a healthier, more sustainable Lehigh Valley. By opening Broad St. to people instead of cars, we’re creating a welcoming space to connect with neighbors, explore our city, and experience Bethlehem in a whole new way.
Active Transportation
Encourages healthy, active lifestyles and makes walking, biking, and rolling fun, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Community
Brings together residents, families, visitors, and local organizations while increasing visibility and support for downtown businesses.
Sustainability
Promotes cleaner transportation choices, reduces vehicle emissions, and helps create a healthier environment for future generations.
Event Partner
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Register Today!
FREE!
Bike Broad is free to attend for everyone.
Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan for a safe and enjoyable event.
Suggested Donation
Help support CAT’s work to make the Lehigh Valley safer and more accessible for people who walk, bike, roll, and use public transportation.
Suggested Donation: $10+ (or any amount)
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- Additional Donation – $25+
- Official Bike Broad 2026 T-shirt – $25
- Become a CAT Member!
- Individual – $75
- Family – $150
- A unique car-free Walk • Bike • Roll experience on Broad and Main Streets
- Route support and on-course bike mechanic assistance
- Free helmet fittings and safety information
- Digital Event Guide with event schedule, route map, and festival information
- Snacks and water at halfway point
- A finish-line community festival featuring food trucks, local vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities at the Rose Garden
- Rain or Shine: The event will be held rain or shine.
- Registration: Advance registration is encouraged. Donations are non-refundable.
- Start Location: All participants must begin at the Rose Garden for safety and event coordination.
- Cyclists: Helmets are required for all cyclists. No exceptions.
- Permitted Equipment: Traditional bicycles and Class 1 & 2 e-bikes are welcome. Walkers, wheelchair users, mobility device users, scooters, and strollers are encouraged to participate. (If you’re planning to allow additional devices such as skateboards or inline skates, list them here as well.)
- Pets: No pets, please.
- Children: Children are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Bike Safety: If you’re riding, please ensure your bicycle is in safe working condition. Pre-event bike checks are encouraged at your local bike shop or the CAT Bicycle Cooperative.
- This Is Not a Race: Whether you’re walking, biking, or rolling, please travel at a comfortable pace and be courteous to others.
- Follow Directions: Please obey all instructions from police officers, event staff, and volunteers.
- Headphones: Cyclists should not wear headphones or earbuds while riding.
- Photography: By participating, you grant permission to be photographed or recorded for use in CAT and City of Bethlehem promotional materials.
- Safety: CAT reserves the right to remove any participant whose behavior creates an unsafe environment for others.
Your donations and memberships support CAT—the Lehigh Valley’s bike, pedestrian, accessibility, and public transportation nonprofit—and our year-round advocacy, education, and community programs that make walking, biking, rolling, and public transit safer and more accessible for everyone.
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
Bike Broad is rain or shine. No refunds allowed.
What should I bring with me on the day of the event?
Your bike and helmet (mandatory)! Also, bring your digital ticket/helmet sticker. Also, bring a refillable water bottle.
What if it rains?
Bike Broad will be held rain or shine. If there is a serious weather warning, there could be a delay and volunteers will direct riders off the road. Please check our Facebook page for the latest information leading up to the event.
Can I start anywhere along the route?
For your safety, all participants should start at the Rose Garden. We strongly discourage starting at any other point along the route.
Can I ride something other than a bike?
No. For the safety of all participants, only bikes will be allowed (only Class 1 & 2 eBikes are allowed with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour; please remember to fully charge your eBike).
What if I don't have a bike?
Please get in touch with CAT. CAT@lvcat.org
How do I get there? Where can I park?
For this event, Broad Street east of 8th Av will be closed as well as 8th Av between W Union Blvd and Broad St.
If you can, ride your bike to the Bethlehem Rose Garden!
If driving, we recommend you use W Union Blvd and use street parking off of there. Or go to 10th Avenue and head to Broad (west of the Rose Garden).
You can also put your bike on a LANta Bus. Routes EBS Blue, Green, 102, 105, 107, and 324 stop at or near the Bethlehem Rose Garden. See Lantabus.com for more info.
I have more questions/need help!
If you are trying to register on a phone, please try registering on a desktop instead. If you’re still having trouble, contact cat@lvcat.
Want to sponsor or exhibit at this event?
Reach our participants who are interested in an active lifestyle and healthy living! Join us as a sponsor of Bike Broad. Want more information? Please contact our organizer, Lisa Lubin at lisa@lvcat.org.